Each New Year brings exciting trends that reel in the foodies and delight industry experts. 2016 will be no different as we begin to see the rise of new superfoods and a craving for more local and sustainable products. This year, we at Farm Star Living have done the fishing for you, and we’ve compiled a list of ten food trends to look out for in the upcoming year.

These elegant Sunsweet® appetizers are the perfect way to begin your holiday feast. They are not only easy to make and delicious, but they are also not bad for you! Have you and your family indulge in decadent appetizers without feeling guilty about it afterwards!

The jolly old Farm Star Living Santa has done it again! He has found some perfect gifts to put on your list or give to someone you love! We literally have something for EVERYONE this year! Check out these great gifts, and you want to know what you’re going to love? The fact that YOU CAN WIN THEM!

The small town of Milan, Ohio will set the stage for the third annual Roots Conference on September 21 and 22, where farmers, chefs and food enthusiasts from around the world will put their heads together to solve some of the toughest problems that our food industry faces today.

At Sunlight International Sales, they grow healthy, natural grapes they're proud to share with their own families—and with yours! As one of the most trusted grape producers for major retailers worldwide, no one takes food safety and product quality more seriously than they do.

This September Naked Juice and Wholesome Wave are joining forces to bring fresh fruits and veggies to those in need. Read more to find out about this amazing cause and how you can become a part of it too!

We're looking closely at the incredible, edible EGGPLANT! We are going to share with you all of the things that you probably didn't know about this incredibly healthy, delicious vegetable, as well as a delicious recipe, and some inside scoop and tips – such as don't store them in the refrigerator! Are you ready for the inside scoop on the beautiful, extraordinary eggplant? We have gone to one of the premiere growers for some of the most interesting info on how the eggplant has evolved, including some helpful tips for all of us home cooks out there! Purple Pride has helped me get to the root of it all!

Not all onions are the same, and some that say they're sweet may not be as sweet as they should be. That's why these onions are selected by determining which seeds will be the sweetest! Then, after being hand harvested, they are put through an analysis process to determine if they have the perfect amount of sweetness to be worthy of bearing the Sweetie Sweet® label! See what makes Peri & Sons Farms onions something to celebrate, not cry over!